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# Privilege 1: Verifier Incentive Program (VIP)

The validity of a Benefit Payout request is determined by the Decentralized Benefit Payout Management (DBPM) process that is a part of the Takadao protocol. While DBPM is powered by technology, it still requires human inputs. TLD members are eligible to opt in to participate in the Verifier Incentive Program (VIP) to do the job of processing Benefit Payout requests. 

Participation in VIP earns members additional rewards that translate to higher Benefit Payouts and Surplus distributions.